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Posted: 8/17/2005 7:26:17 AM EDT
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I usually use the 6-shot version - I like a shorter forend anyway. But if the 6-shot won't fit and I have no interest in changing out the forend, I will use a 4-shot. On my 870s, for example:
 FWIW, I didn't know there was more than one company making them. 
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Posted: 8/17/2005 7:36:02 AM EDT
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Nice pic!
I know TacStar and Wilson make the two I was considering. I think the Wilson is made of all composite while the TacStar is an aluminum/composite combo. BTW - How do you like the Streamlight M3 mounts? I see you have a few. Does the mount fit tight on the end of the tube or is there free play? |
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Posted: 8/17/2005 7:50:37 AM EDT
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They are very secure and work fine IMO. I much prefer the dedicated Surefire forends, but they are (as I'm sure you know) quite expensive and I have trouble justifying the cost for anything beyond my two dedicated HD shotties (the "his & hers" 870's in the pic above). FWIW, the M3 mount on my Benelli Nova Tactical is much more "substantial" than the Steamlight mounts for the 870s, but I like the location of the 870 mount (between the mag tube and the end-cap) better than the location of the Nova mount (clamped around the mag tube, pictured below)... 
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Posted: 8/17/2005 7:54:56 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/17/2005 9:46:35 AM EDT
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Doesnt TacStar make the Wilson Combat sidesaddle?
FWIW I like the 6 round version. However, if I had to use a 4 round version, I wouldnt hesitate. |
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Posted: 8/17/2005 12:17:46 PM EDT
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Mesa Tactical sells side saddles for left and right hand shooters they seem like there high quality but expensive. I'm going to try one soon when I have some extra money to waste.
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Posted: 8/17/2005 1:21:58 PM EDT
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Mesa Tactical 4shell right side, 6shell left side:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v672/cervelop2k/CLSUPL1small.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v672/cervelop2k/CLSUPRsmall.jpg |
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Posted: 8/18/2005 11:37:00 AM EDT
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YOU ARE RIGHT! I read your post after I ordered the Wilson unit for $6.00 more. I even called Wilson and verified it. I hate when I hastily place an order w/o doing a little research. 
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Posted: 8/18/2005 1:52:24 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/18/2005 4:33:44 PM EDT
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Correct, but my Surefire M69 aluminum rail forend overlaps slightly with the receiver and will therefore interfere with the 8 shell holder.
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Posted: 8/19/2005 8:36:38 AM EDT
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southpaw where did you get your rail for you 870? thinking about doing the same setup you have with a coll. 6pos stock, voltor maybe.
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Posted: 8/19/2005 3:32:35 PM EDT
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The rail was a one-off gunsmithing item, by JC Blauvelt, NY. Shouldn't be to hard to make from base rail sold by Brownells. At the time (early 2003) Vang Comp advertised a similar rail specially made for them by GG&G, but they were sold out at the time I tried to order. Neither Vang Comp nor GG&G still carry this item to my knowledge at present. I also looked at the KAC RAS but disliked a few specifics, not least that you loose the ability to mount side saddle type shell holders.
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Posted: 8/19/2005 3:42:41 PM EDT
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